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Einsamkeit im Morgenzwielicht, by Henry Fuseli, oil, 1798

Einsamkeit im Morgenzwielicht

Henry Fuseli

1798

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Einsamkeit im Morgenzwielicht is a 1798 oil by Henry Fuseli, a British Romanticism work, depicting Satyr, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Henry Fuseli
When & what style?
1798 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on the floor, leaning forward with his head down. He is wearing a dark robe and has his arms wrapped around his knees. To his right, a satyr with horns and a beard is visible, although only partially. The background of the painting is a muted, grayish color. The man's posture suggests that he may be in a state of contemplation or despair. The presence of the satyr adds a sense of mythological or fantastical elements to the scene. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Henry Fuseli.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Fuseli
Artist

Henry Fuseli

Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.

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